# Revolutionary Flexible Phones This Foldable Smartphone from Samsung Bends in Half Without Breaking By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-smartphone References: [venturebeat](http://venturebeat.com/2015/09/16/samsungs-foldable-project-valley-smartphone-leaks-hints-at-january-unveiling/) & [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/samsungs-foldable-smartphone-project-valley-set-for-january-release) This [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-trifold) foldable smartphone, nicknamed 'Project Valley,' is still under development, but rumors say that it will be unveiled in January of 2016. The foldable smartphone's screen is made of a flexible plastic material that can be bent and folded without breaking. The foldable smartphone could be folded in half like a small paper notebook and placed easily in a pocket or case. Samsung has been the forerunner in the production and popularization of the "phablet" (hybrid phone and tablet), and may now become the leader in [foldable smartphone technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-smartphone1). Reports state that the foldable smartphone is being tested in China and will most likely be initially released in two models: one with a [Snapdragon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-a23-5g) 620 processor and one with a more powerful 820 processor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flexible Screens:** The development of flexible screens allows for innovative form factors in smartphone design. - **Foldable Technology:** Foldable smartphones offer a new level of convenience and portability for users. - **Hybrid Devices:** The combination of smartphone and tablet features in one device continues to evolve with foldable technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry has the potential to revolutionize the way smartphones are used and designed with the introduction of flexible and foldable screens. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage foldable smartphone technology to offer new and innovative products to the market. - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can benefit from foldable technology by providing users with more versatile and compact devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple-Folding Smartphone Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-trifold.md) - [Tri-Fold Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-trifold.md) - [Transforming Tablet Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-fold-mini-concept.md) - [Productive Physically Flexible Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold4.md) - [Folding Wrap-Around Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-series.md) - [Flipping Multi-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip5.md) - [Foldable Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-x-fold.md) - [Script-Like Foldable Display Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollable-flex.md) - [Innovative Foldable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-n.md)